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Rice noodles vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice noodles and Lo mein different?

  • Lo mein has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B5 than Rice noodles.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Lo mein is 18% higher.
  • Rice noodles has less Sodium.

Rice noodles, cooked and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2525%
Contains more IronIron +664.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
Lo mein
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1075%
Contains more OtherOther +672.2%
~equal in Water ~71.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.023 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2176.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5513%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice noodles Lo mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Lo mein Opinion
Calories 108kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Protein 1.79g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 0.2g 2.35g Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 23.01g 18.86g Rice noodles
Carbs 24.01g 20.16g Rice noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Lo mein
Calcium 4mg 21mg Lo mein
Potassium 4mg 105mg Lo mein
Iron 0.14mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Sugar 0.03g 2.63g Rice noodles
Fiber 1g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.038mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.25mg 0.36mg Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 20mg 45mg Lo mein
Sodium 19mg 430mg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.114mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 4.5µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 0.81mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 0µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 1µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Rice noodles
Choline 1.6mg 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.464g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 1.291g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.022mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.063mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.073mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.147mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.062mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.043mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.104mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.045mg Rice noodles
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rice noodles
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/nutrients
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.